Missouri Valley College Hall of Fame

William I. “Pop” Ferguson

Class of 1974

“Pop” attended the Academy of Missouri Valley College and
then attended Missouri Valley College and graduated in 1897. Pop
then attended the University of Missouri earning his Master Degree in
1931. In 1940 Pop was bestowed on Honorary Degree from Missouri
Valley College.

Pop taught mathematics at Missouri Valley College almost
continuously for 68 years, 1899 to 1967. Pop retired from the faculty on June
1, 1967 and was given the life-time appointment as Professor Emeritus. Pop
worked in Admissions from September 1967 to November 1973. Pop
officially retired from Missouri Valley College in 1973.

Along the way Pop served as pastor at the Hardeman Community Church
for 21 years and at the Memorial Church at Napton for 30 years.

William I. “Pop” Ferguson is a man who most
exemplifies the Viking Spirit.